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Sri Lanka name squad for women’s tri-nation series, involving India, South Africa

Wednesday, 23-Apr-2025, 10:49 AM
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Sri Lanka have named a formidable squad for the upcoming women’s home tri-nation series involving India and South Africa. The 17-player squad includes some of the well-known names such as Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi Silva, and Kavisha Dilhari. 

Sri Lanka will be led by Chamari Athapaththu. Meanwhile, pacer Malki Madara has received a maiden ODI call-up after making an impressive T20 debut against New Zealand. The tri-series begins on Sunday (April 27), with Sri Lanka taking on India Women in Colombo. 

Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani, Hasini Perera, Piumi Wathsala, Manudi Nanayakkara, Dewmi Vihanga, Inoka Ranaweera, Inoshi Fernando, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, Sugandika Kumari, Achini Kulsuriya

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